Mexican Appetizer Meatballs in Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Mexican Appetizer Meatballs in Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp. each ground cinnamon and ground cumin; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 cup water; 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained; 5 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. each ground cinnamon and ground cumin
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup water
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
5 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

1
Mix meat, bread crumbs, onions, garlic, eggs and seasonings just until blended; shape into 24 meatballs.
2
Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat.
3
Add meatballs; cook 5 min.
4
or until evenly browned, turning frequently.
5
Add water; cover.
6
Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
7
or until meatballs are done.
8
Meanwhile, cook VELVEETA and tomatoes in saucepan on medium heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
9
Drain meatballs.
10
Spoon rice onto large platter; top with meatballs and sauce.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro.

1568

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. lean ground beef, 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Appetizer Meatballs in Cheese Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Appetizer Meatballs in Cheese Sauce

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